September 11 memorial events – in pictures

September 11 memorial events – in pictures

Tuesday marks the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. This year's events in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania are smaller, more private affairs compared to last year's 10th anniversary. In New York, the emphasis is on victims' families – and for the first time, no politicians have been invited to speak

Tuesday 11 September 2012 11.49 EDT
First published on Tuesday 11 September 2012 11.49 EDT

Visitors to the Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, gather for a sunset service Monday night. Defence secretary Leon Panetta visited the site Monday, and vice-president Joe Biden will speak on Tuesday